Vinyasa Flow: Heart Meridian & Lower Body Strength

Yoga Sesh

Yoga practice with Caitlin Rose Kenney: This yoga class was designed with caregivers in mind and is a powerful practice for all practitioners. The sequence weaves wrist and shoulder openers for mobility in the upper body with long holds in standing poses for strength in the lower body. The variations offered for the hands and shoulders stimulate a branch of the heart meridian that runs from the heart to the hands. This pathway must be open and clear for the intentions in your heart to translate to the work you do with your hands. Whether you are a doctor, therapist, parent, healer, or an artist, you want this pathway to be clear so that your love, creativity, and wisdom is felt by the people you share your life with. The class opens with variations to stretch the wrists and inner arms, moves into a graceful Warrior 2 flow to warm the body, then progresses into longer holds in standing poses, and culminates in Pigeon Pose variations. Throughout this practice I encourage you to take “knees, chest and chin” to lower down from plank to your mat so that you can stay grounded, harness your energy, and give back to yourself. Note: this practice was designed to work easily for pregnant women who are experienced yogis. If you are pregnant in your second or third trimester, modify your vinyasa (knees, chest and chin) to table top with Cat-Cow, Camel Pose variations, Anahatasana, or go straight from Plank to Upward Facing Dog. Enjoy! Suggested props: 1 Block Moves & poses to know: Chair Pose (Utkatasana), Triangle Pose (Trikonasana), Knees-Chest-Chin, Extended Side Angle Pose (Parsvakonasana), Pigeon Pose, & Bridge Pose Visit www.caitlinrosekenney.com to learn about LIVE Virtual Classes, Yoga Teacher Training and more.